enquires
Poses a question
Enquires is the third-person singular form of enquire, a British spelling variant of inquire.
To enquire is to ask or seek information: She enquires about the availability of tickets.
In British usage, enquire often handles general questions while inquire is reserved for formal investigations, though the distinction is inconsistent.
Seeks information formally
- questionsRequests for information
- queriesQuestions seeking information
- asksSeeks information verbally
- seeksAttempts to find
solicits · consults · probes · approaches · contacts · reaches out · petitions · appeals
Seeks knowledge methodically
- examinesLooks at thoroughly
- looks intoExamines to understand
- delvesInvestigates thoroughly
- exploresInvestigates unfamiliar territory
probes · scrutinizes · analyzes · inspects · audits · vets · fact-checks · digs
inquires
Seeks information formally
seeks · solicits · consults · probes · approaches · contacts · reaches out · petitions · appeals · canvasses
researches
Seeks knowledge methodically
- examinesLooks at thoroughly
- looks intoExamines to understand
- delvesInvestigates thoroughly
explores · probes · scrutinizes · analyzes · inspects · audits · vets · fact-checks · digs · sifts
- National EnquirerAmerican supermarket tabloid
- enquire afterRequest information about someone's welfare